Apple iPad mini Pre-orders to Start at 12:01AM PDT, Oct. 26th

If you’re asking yourself what time will online orders start for Apple’s iPad mini, the time will be at 12:01AM PDT (3AM EDT) on Friday, October 26th. This is the same pre-order time we saw for the iPhone 5 and was confirmed when we spoke with Apple online customer support. Cellular iPad mini models will be available for pre-order but will ship two weeks after the November 2nd launch, with packages first to be delivered in the USA.

The new fourth generation iPad with the A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and Lightning connector will also be available for pre-order. The iPads are expected to ship and arrive in time for the November 2nd launch of the iPad mini. Prices start at $329 for the iPad mini and marks the first time Canada gets to pay the same price as the US for the iPad.